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Ambassador hikes some fares following surge in lates demand
The cruise line has said bookings have been so strong it had to increase prices over the past few weeks
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Record-breaking agent's top tips to boost your cruise sales
After selling millions of pounds worth of cruise holidays as a sales executive for Bolsover Cruise Club, Gemma Outram felt she had hit a ceiling in her career – and wanted to help other agents reach similar cruise-selling heights
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
Panache Cruises to expand operations to the US market with Texas base
Founder James Cole said the ’time was right’ for the business to establish an international presence
Clia bullish over the future of cruising to Amsterdam and plays down ‘ban’
Clia bullish over the future of cruising to Amsterdam and plays down ‘ban’
According to the trade body, there are still discussions of relocating port infrastructure outside the city centre
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Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?
Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?
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Amsterdam to close cruise terminal – here's what we know so far
The move comes as part of the city’s effort to limit tourist numbers and curb pollution
Explora Journeys finally takes delivery of first ship after fire safety delay
Explora Journeys finally takes delivery of first ship after fire safety delay
The vessel was handed over to the line in Fincantieri shipyard on Thursday (20 July)
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Royal Caribbean launches 'make your own brochure' tool to agents
Dubbed My Royal Genie, the system enables trade partners to create custom digital brochures for their customers with videos and tailored content
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Princess Cruises unveils 'biggest-ever' trade engagement programme
The line will host more than 2,000 agents across a range ship visits in 2023
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Azamara to host 300 agents onboard UK and Ireland ship visits this summer
The line will welcome trade partners onboard Azamara Pursuit and Journey for a series of ship visits
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Royal Caribbean's Carla Hines joins Hurtigruten Norway in new sales role
Based out of the UK, Hines will join the expedition cruise line after just over six years at Royal Caribbean
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Cruise118 parent plots 'ambitious growth' off the back of anniversary year
Boss Alison Earnshaw said a range of promotions and incentives will be rolled out in the coming months to celebrate Cruise118’s milestone
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‘Giles Hawke has huge shoes to fill,’ says new Celebrity Cruises chief
’Jo’s are huge shoes to fill, but Giles has been in this business for 30 years – he’s a veteran,’ new Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge tells TTG
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Specialist combines 50 years’ experience with new tech to predict future of cruise
According to Mundy Cruising, AI-assisted navigation will help plot the most fuel-efficient routes for future vessels
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Expedition Cruise Network adds two new members ahead of trade webinar
UnCruise Adventures and Metropolitan Touring bring the network’s membership to 18
Koningsdam will sail 23 seven-day cruises to Mexico and the California coast from the port
Holland America Line smashes two sales records in a single day
HAL took more bookings on 11 July than during any other day in its 150-year history, setting a new record for single-day booking revenues in the process too
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Fred Olsen Travel opens first concept store with 'specialist' focus
In addition to selling holidays and cruises, the store will focus specifically on selling product from several key partners – including selected Riviera Travel, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Boycotts not the answer says Ambassador after Faroes whale hunt furore
Line says calls in destinations home to ’outdated’ practices remind authorities ’tourists want to marvel at the wildlife – not watch it being killed’
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Agent sells first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise hours after boarding Valiant Lady
Not Just Travel consultant Gaynor Speakman got an anchor tattoo while onboard the vessel for Not Just Travel’s recent Seminar at Sea
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Ambassador Cruise Line has apologised after Ambition arrived in Torshavn following a bloody pilot whale hunt, with chief Christian Verhounig stressing his ’extreme disappointment’
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Explora Journeys cancels Explora I maiden voyage next week
New luxury brand’s first ship suffering from issue with fire-resistant panels
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
The Compass Project has supported 10 pupils from socially diverse backgrounds to engage with the industry and its job prospects
Marella boss: 'We always see the value of getting agents onboard'
Marella boss: 'We always see the value of getting agents onboard'
Chris Hackney tells TTG about Tui and Marella’s return to the trade and how the brand’s grand vision has been shaped by ever-changing consumer lifestyle trends
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Fred Olsen helps passenger celebrate 100th birthday with surprise upgrade
Betty Wright was joined by 13 relatives onboard Bolette for a seven-night Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords cruise